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During a walkthrough of the spaces that will soon open as Sugarmill (pictured) and Los Chingones, chef-owner Troy Guard disclosed that he has yet another project in the works. While Sugarmill (TAG[5] pastry chef Noah French's ode to sweets) and Los Chingones (Guard's take on casual, affordable Mexican), are slated to launch in late November, Guard is also working on a "modern steakhouse" that will open in the Centurylink[6] building at 1801 California St. in February.

The restaurant will be a departure for Guard. "No Asian," he says. "This is a different take on the steakhouse: It's lighter, it's fresher, it's a progressive modern grill." The still-unnamed spot will take its cues from steakhouses of yore and still serve traditional cuts of meat, but the 9,000 square-foot space will be decidedly modern and airy. It will be flanked by two-story windows, feature a living wall of plants, and have an open kitchen and a raw bar. In addition, the space will house a 5,000 bottle wine room and a wood-fired oven and grill for roasting meats and fish, cooking flatbreads, and perfecting "big boy" steaks. "It will be the kind of place that I want to go when I go out," Guard says.